Washington State has a diverse array of TDR programs at the county and city level, and recently created a regional TDR marketplace.  These programs focus on a variety of conservation priorities, including farm land, forests, and open space.  The range of programs illustrates the versatility of TDR as a land use planning and conservation tool.  From the sizable portions of working forest land protected through King County’s program to the family farms protected in the City of Redmond’s program, TDR is effective in different communities and can be used to achieve a variety of local goals.

Please follow the links below to read more about programs in our region:

• King County
• Pierce County
• Snohomish County
• City of Redmond
• City of Issaquah
• City of Arlington

For more comprehensive information on TDR programs in Washington State, please refer to the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington’s website and the policy research conducted by Cascade Land Conservancy which served to inform the Policy Advisory Committee in making recommendations for the State regional TDR marketplace.

Photo by Margot Cheel.